Middle Street Baptist Church

About this church

Middle Street Baptist Church worships Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at 18 Court Street in downtown Portsmouth. Most people arrive around 9:45. The parking lot is behind the building, reached from a driveway on Middle Street between two white houses; someone waits at the rear door to direct visitors to the sanctuary. People walking from downtown can use the Court Street front doors. Dress ranges from coats and dresses to jeans and hoodies, with casual clothing fitting comfortably.

Children of every age are welcome to remain throughout worship, with activity bags and recurring children’s stories available. Trained, background-checked volunteers staff the nursery each Sunday; parents may check children in before worship or midway through, after dismissal for Junior Church. On the first Sunday of the month, the full church family worships together. The church also publishes sermon notes, recommended books, music, and videos for families. Beyond Sunday, its Seacoast Community Lunch and Portsmouth food-resource guide connect the congregation with neighbors seeking a meal or practical help. The combination of precise parking directions, an uncomplicated dress culture, flexible children’s participation, and local food resources makes this profile useful to visitors and residents alike.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Official visitor guide, service time, arrival, parking, doors, and dress · Official children’s page, all-age welcome, nursery, Junior Church, and first Sun · Official children’s resource page · Official homepage, Sunday worship and community lunch

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Nursery and Junior Church: available most Sundays
• Intergenerational family worship: first Sunday of each month

Location